Chief Development Officer

Austin Habitat for Humanity•Austin, TX

3d•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Habitat for Humanity (AHFH) seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Chief Development Officer to lead all fundraising and development efforts in support of the organization’s mission, visibility and long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the COO and partnering closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and Board of Directors, the CDO plays a key role on the senior leadership team, helping to shape and drive the strategic decisions impacting AHFH. This role is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive, diversified fundraising strategy across individual, corporate, foundation and government giving; strengthening donor relationships and external partnerships; and establishing the systems, structure and performance discipline needed to grow and sustain a $10M+ organizational budget. The CDO provides leadership to the Development team and committee structure using EOS tools, including scorecards and the LMA framework to drive accountability, alignment and results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a developmental function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources)
5+ years of staff management experience
2+ years in a leadership role within a development department
Tangible experience of expanding and cultivating existing donor relationships over time.
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
Flexible and adaptable style, a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
Ability to work independently without close oversight but also as a collaborator who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside AHFH.
Ability to construct, articulate and execute annual strategic development plan.
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Grant writing experience
Experience supervising a Major Gifts Officer or having served as a Major Gifts Officer

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO, COO, CFO and Board of Directors to lead a comprehensive, diversified fundraising strategy aligned with AHFH’s strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and long-term growth.
Oversee the development, execution, and management of major fundraising initiatives, including individual, corporate, foundation and government giving as well as all funding proposals and related materials.
Direct research and analysis of funding sources, donor trends, and market opportunities to position AHFH to respond proactively to changes in the philanthropic landscape.
Lead donor stewardship and data management efforts by strengthening systems, monitoring fundraising performance and providing insights and regular reports to senior leadership and the Board to support decision-making and accountability.
Oversee Volunteer Engagement as a year-round program, implementing strategies that create meaningful mission-driven experiences and cultivate volunteers into donors.
Lead a high-performing Development team and committee structure, serving as staff lead to the Development Committee.
Provide departmental oversight using EOS tools, including scorecards and the LMA framework, to drive accountability, performance and a collaborative, results-oriented, mission-driven culture.
Maintain a full-time schedule with flexibility to support key events, campaigns, and donor engagement activities, including evenings and select weekends as needed.